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Denys Shmyhal

Minister of Defense of Ukraine.
Denys Anatoliyovych Shmyhal was born on October 13, 1975, in Lviv. He received his education at Lviv Polytechnic National University, where in 2003 he also earned a Ph.D. in Economics. Throughout his career, he held leadership positions at enterprises in Lviv and worked in the Lviv Regional State Administration. He served as the Minister of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine. In 2020, he became the Prime Minister of Ukraine. Since July 2025, he has been the Minister of Defense.
2003
Earned a Ph.D. in Economics
2009
Began working at the Lviv Regional State Administration
2014
Appointed Deputy Head of the Main Directorate of MinDokhody (currently the State Tax Service) in Lviv Oblast
2015
Became CEO of "Lvivkholod" company
2020
Headed the Government of Ukraine
2025
Appointed Minister of Defense of Ukraine
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New industrial park in Kyiv region to become the 100th in Ukraine

The government has included Myronivka Industrial Park in the Register of Industrial Parks. The project will create 1,500 jobs and attract over UAH 1 billion in investments.

Economy • January 7, 12:24 PM • 60322 views
8 million Ukrainians received UAH 1000 through Winter eSupport - Shmyhal

8 million citizens received UAH 1000 each through the Winter is Support program, with a total of 11 million applications submitted. New support programs for teachers and IDPs are also being launched.

Economy • January 7, 12:17 PM • 27438 views
Ukraine has actually reached pre-war trade figures - Shmyhal

In 2024, Ukraine exported goods worth more than $41 billion, reaching pre-war levels. More than 97 million tons of cargo were transshipped through the sea corridor and ports.

Economy • January 7, 11:49 AM • 24134 views
How many Ukrainians have the status of combatants? New data from the Ministry of Veterans

In Ukraine, about a million people have the status of combatants as of the end of 2024. The government is introducing new programs to support veterans, including quarterly payments for sports and the creation of a unified registry.

Society • January 4, 01:19 PM • 32523 views
Instead of a bunch of different payments, there will be one: Shmyhal about the project of basic social assistance

Denys Shmyhal presented a plan to reform social policy, including a new system of social benefits and pension reform. Special attention is paid to supporting veterans through the creation of special spaces and medical services.

Society • January 3, 01:48 PM • 26288 views
The government plans to approve a mechanism for full confiscation of frozen assets this year

The government plans to create a mechanism for the full confiscation of Russian frozen assets this year. Ukraine expects $50 billion from the G7 and the EU to be secured by frozen Russian assets.

Economy • January 3, 01:31 PM • 29395 views
Ukraine announces the launch of the Unified Utility Services Platform

The Cabinet of Ministers plans to launch a unified platform for housing and communal services to improve control over the quality of services. The project will become a tool for interaction between consumers, suppliers and the state.

Economy • January 3, 01:07 PM • 34492 views
Ministry of Health has been tasked with restoring Okhmatdyt - Shmyhal

The Government will allocate UAH 2. 6 billion to renovate 15 medical institutions, including the restoration of Okhmatdyt. The Affordable Medicines program will receive a record UAH 6.6 billion and 30 new active ingredients.

Politics • January 3, 12:28 PM • 24472 views
30 thousand drones and about 3 thousand missiles: Shmyhal spoke about the tasks for the defense industry

Zelenskyy has ordered the production of 30,000 long-range drones, and plans to produce about 3,000 cruise missiles and drone missiles. The budget allocated UAH 739 billion for weapons and military equipment.

War in Ukraine • January 3, 11:46 AM • 65138 views
More than 40 thousand cases delayed by the MSEC have already been transferred to expert teams - Shmyhal

More than 40,000 delayed MSEC cases were transferred to expert teams for review. 1476 expert teams were formed in 291 medical institutions, involving more than 5,000 doctors.

Politics • January 2, 12:55 PM • 28827 views
Record figures on the accounts: how Ukraine completed the 2024 budget year

More than UAH 100 billion remained in the single treasury account and more than UAH 163 billion in foreign currency accounts. During the year, Ukraine attracted USD 41.7 billion in external financing, of which USD 12.6 billion were non-repayable grants.

Economy • January 1, 10:47 AM • 24891 views
International assistance to Ukraine in 2025: what the government expects

The government plans to cover the 2025 budget deficit with $36. 9 billion in external borrowings. The EU, IMF, and the US will be the main donors, and Ukraine's economy may grow by 4.3%.

War in Ukraine • January 1, 04:00 AM • 98732 views
There are more than 460 veterans' support specialists in Ukraine, and there will be more

There are 460 veterans' support specialists in Ukraine, and their number will grow every month. The state provides comprehensive support, from free dental prosthetics to housing and business grants.

Society • December 31, 01:05 PM • 21936 views
Ukraine has increased its defense capabilities sixfold - Shmyhal

The Ukrainian defense-industrial complex has significantly increased production, involving more than 800 companies. Through the "Army of Drones" project, 1.2 million drones have been purchased, and domestic products account for more than 96% of the drone segment.

War in Ukraine • December 31, 11:58 AM • 23215 views
Government changes rules for allocating funds for school shelters and canteens

The Cabinet of Ministers is improving the mechanism for calculating subventions for educational projects through the DREAM system. UAH 6.2 billion will be allocated for the construction of shelters, UAH 960 million for canteens, and an additional UAH 500 million for fire protection.

Society • December 30, 11:47 AM • 23292 views
US will provide Ukraine with $15 billion from frozen assets of the Russian Federation: agreement signed

The United States will provide Ukraine with $15 billion from frozen Russian assets through the World Bank. The funds will be used for social and humanitarian spending under the PEACE in Ukraine project.

War in Ukraine • December 30, 10:43 AM • 24563 views
Zelenskyy: instructed government officials to do everything together with partners in Europe to maintain the stability of the united European energy system

The President instructed government officials to work with the EU to maintain the stability of the energy system. Ukraine is looking for alternatives to Slovak electricity imports, which currently account for 19% of the total.

Economy • December 28, 04:18 PM • 35485 views
Ukraine received $485 million from the US and the World Bank: where will the money go

The United States and the World Bank have provided $485 million to Ukraine as part of the PEACE in Ukraine project. The funds will be used to cover social and humanitarian expenses of the state budget.

Economy • December 27, 02:17 PM • 22092 views
Government allocates UAH 1.9 billion for fortifications in Zaporizhzhia in 2024 - Shmyhal

The Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 1. 9 billion for the construction of fortifications in Zaporizhzhia. 358 military strongholds and hundreds of kilometers of defense lines have been built.

War in Ukraine • December 27, 01:36 PM • 23024 views
Ukraine received 150 million euros from the EU: where will the money go

Ukraine has received the second tranche of EUR 150 million from the EU under the Early Recovery Program. The funds will be used to feed schoolchildren, rebuild infrastructure and support the agricultural sector.

Economy • December 25, 11:05 AM • 40514 views
1 billion dollars: Ukraine receives the first tranche of frozen assets from the US

Ukraine has received the first tranche of $1 billion from the United States from frozen Russian assets. This is part of a G7 initiative totaling $20 billion to be allocated by the United States.

Economy • December 24, 02:09 PM • 17656 views
Ukrainians spent 75 thousand times on books in the winter: top 10 bestsellers

Ukrainians have purchased books 75 thousand times under the Winter eSupport program. Mykhailo Fedorov published a list of the 10 most popular books chosen by citizens.

Society • December 24, 12:17 PM • 12713 views
Grants from the state for business development for veterans: defenders will be able to choose the terms of project implementation

The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution on flexible terms for the implementation of grant projects for veterans - 3, 5 or 7 years. Defenders who pay taxes on the amount of the grant will be able to receive an additional grant payment.

Economy • December 24, 11:12 AM • 14675 views
Over 30 thousand Ukrainians have applied for funds under the eBook program - Shmyhal

More than 30,000 18-year-old Ukrainians have registered for the eBook program to receive UAH 908 to buy books. More than 15 partner bookstore chains have joined the program.

Society • December 24, 11:10 AM • 12805 views
“How cheap is your love?": Nauseda criticizes Fico's visit to Moscow

Gitanas Nausėda criticized the Slovak prime minister for meeting with Putin on gas transit. Fico explained the visit by Ukraine's reluctance to continue transiting Russian gas after 2024.

News of the World • December 23, 10:59 AM • 15044 views
IMF transfers $1.1 billion to Ukraine: where will the money go

Ukraine has received the sixth tranche of the IMF's $1. 1 billion EFF program. The total amount of funds received from the IMF under this program reached $9.8 billion.

Economy • December 23, 09:15 AM • 16685 views
Fico tells what he talked about with Putin during a meeting in the Kremlin

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico visited Putin in Moscow over Ukraine's refusal to continue transiting Russian gas. Fico discussed with Putin the situation in Ukraine and the possibility of gas supplies after 2025.

Politics • December 22, 10:17 PM • 60221 views
Vucic: Fico is going to see Putin over the situation with gas transit

The Serbian president announces that the Slovak prime minister is scheduled to visit Moscow over the gas issue. Slovakia is looking for a solution after Ukraine announced that it would stop transiting Russian gas from January 1, 2025.

Politics • December 21, 08:31 AM • 23191 views
The IMF will disburse a new tranche of $1.1 billion to Ukraine

Ukraine will receive another tranche of $1. 1 billion from the IMF. The funds will be used to finance state budget expenditures, and the total amount of payments under the program will reach $9.8 billion.

News of the World • December 20, 08:22 PM • 22365 views
Ukraine will receive $2 billion from the World Bank: part of it from the US at the expense of Russian frozen assets

The World Bank will provide Ukraine with $2 billion through the DPL mechanism. $1 billion will come as a grant from the FIF fund at the expense of the United States, and another $1.05 billion will be provided as a loan guaranteed by Japan and the United Kingdom.

Economy • December 20, 11:05 AM • 23756 views